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Bourne ViewBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Rated:GoodNursing

Bourne View

Langside Avenue, Poole, BH12 5BN

01202403180

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

12 March 2020

Provider

Colten Care Limited

Beds

68 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 68 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 6 are rated higher by CQC, 60 are the same and 2 are lower.

54 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodApr 2020

First inspected by CQC in 2020, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Colten Care Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 2 Good.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Bourne View

Bourne View is a nursing home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, providing care for older people. Further details on the home, based on the latest CQC inspection, are set out below.

Bourne View Care Home accommodates up to 68 older people and was specifically designed and built as a care and nursing facility. The premises won recognition in a global interior design competition for wellness and healthcare design, with the thoughtful layout enriching residents' lives. At the time of inspection, 21 people were living at the home.

Staff demonstrated good understanding of safeguarding procedures and how to recognise potential signs of abuse. People and their relatives reported feeling safe living at Bourne View.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 April 2020

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

Facilities include en-suite bedrooms, a rooftop café, salon, hydrotherapy bath, landscaped gardens and lounges.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 68 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH12 5BN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 21 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 March 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bourne View's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bourne View, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bourne View, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Bourne View's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees